Falcons News

The Springfield Falcons announced Thursday that forward Ryan Craig was returned on loan by the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team's NHL affiliate.

Craig, the team's captain for the second consecutive season, has posted 12 points (six goals, six assists) and a +6 rating in 22 games with Springfield. In three appearances with Columbus this season, the Abbotsford, British Columbia native has recorded three shots and a -2 rating.

The Falcons visit the Albany Devils Friday night at 7:00 p.m. for a battle between the top two teams in the Northeast Division. Springfield leads the division with 48 points and Albany ranks second with 42.